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Driver charged with impaired after vehicle seen 'weaving', police say

The incident occurred west of Rockwood
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On Sept. 11, 2019, at approximately 2:30 p.m. a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police officer stopped a driver of a black pickup truck on Highway 7 west of Rockwood. The officer stopped the driver after the vehicle had been seen weaving with its lane.

While speaking with the driver, officers formed the opinion that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. A roadside screening test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP operations centre for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher M. Tymon, 49-years-old of Stouffville has been charged with impaired operation - 80 plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood). A 90-day Administrative Driver's Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and seven day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in Guelph at the Ontario court of justice on Oct. 18, 2019.

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